Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. He has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and Federal courts, and has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the state Board of Education. Learn more about Attorney Craft.
Posts by Perry Craft
Changing Views on Marijuana Laws
In certain states like Tennessee and under federal law (the Controlled Substances Act), marijuana remains illegal to sell, manufacture (grow), use, or possess. In spite of federal law criminalizing marijuana, several state legislatures have eased restrictions on marijuana use and legalized it in whole or in part. For some time, views and laws on marijuana…
Read MoreDrug Charges Stemming from Arrests at Bonnaroo
It’s almost Bonnaroo time again. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee runs from June 9 through June 12, 2016. The festival attracts thousands of fans and draws the attention of local police and law enforcement in and around Coffee County who are on the lookout for people carrying or keeping illegal drugs,…
Read MoreFollowing the “Bonnaroovian Code” Can Help Keep You Safe This Year
The newest line-up for Bonnaroo is offering some well-known acts. Almost 90,000 people attend the Bonnaroo music festival each year, which means that law enforcement officials in Manchester, Tennessee, Coffee County, and in the surrounding areas are gearing up for it. We have offered some helpful information in the past to ensure that you can…
Read MoreOne Texas Family Detention Center Is Set to Close
The head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the Karnes Family Residential Center located in Texas is scheduled to close. One of the three family detention centers in the U.S., Karnes currently has 500 beds. It was converted to a family detention center in 2014 “in response to the influx of…
Read MoreWhat are the Rights of Parents When Their Children Are Disciplined at School?
Public education is free. In order for children to effectively learn, schools must be safe, and students are expected to behave. At times, disruptions occur. When a student disrupts a classroom, school officials may enforce school rules and discipline the child. Although corporal punishment was a standard not too long ago, some schools districts forbid…
Read MorePreparing for an IEP Meeting
Not every child learns at the same pace or the same way. Some children learn with ease; others learn slowly or with difficulty. Federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), however, gives rights to children who have difficulty learning or need special services, and the IDEA dictates that, among other requirements, schools and…
Read MoreDistracted Driving
Now, more than ever, drivers must stay focused on driving. The roads are crowded, very crowded. Traffic in cities during rush hours and other times often crawls or is at a standstill. In the last four decades, the number of vehicles on America’s roads has more than doubled; nevertheless, the number of miles of roads…
Read MoreWhat Are Crimes of Moral Turpitude?
Immigrants facing removal proceedings may be accused of committing a crime involving moral turpitude, or CIMT, by U.S.C.I.S. On the government’s website, it actually says “CIMT is a term used in the immigration context that has no statutory definition…[however] The courts have held that moral turpitude ‘refers generally to conduct that shocks the public conscience…
Read MoreDoes the First Amendment Protect Citizens Recording the Police?
Freedom of speech – the ability to freely speak one’s mind – is protected by the Bill of Rights. Freedom of speech allows citizens to voice their opinions and criticize or praise politicians, elected officials, their policies and practices, and more; nevertheless, there are limits. For instance, shouting “fire” in a crowded theater is not…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Your Rights and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Part of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE, as it is usually called – is the department that “enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.” They are in charge of Homeland Security investigations, and they are the ones…
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